Cuba is implementing a national plan to prevent and fight the Ebola fever virus, aimed at consolidating health measures that guarantee preparation to minimize risks of introduction, transmission and consequences of that epidemic.
Intl. Workshop on Childhood, Adolescence and Youth Begins in Havana
The 5th International Workshop on Childhood, Adolescence and Youth: Social Integration and Sustainable Development began at the capital's Riviera Hotel, the Granma newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Blockade of Cuba: the U.S.A. against the World, says The New York Times
The United States and Israel were left once again on their own against the world with respect to the blockade of Cuba, warned on Tuesday a new article published by The New York Times.
Matanzas Beats Industriales, Stays as Leader in National Baseball Series
Matanzas strengthened its position as leader of the Cuban baseball by beating 12-7 Industriales yesterday, reaching thus 19 wins this season against only nine losses.
Cuba and South Africa Strengthen Cooperation in Hydraulic Sector
With the handing over on Tuesday in this capital of the official letters of employment to 33 professional of the hydraulic sector that will work in South Africa, Cuba and that nation strengthen their cooperation bonds in this field.
Cubans Mark 55th Anniversary of Death of Camilo Cienfuegos
The death of Camilo Cienfuegos 55 years ago was remembered on Tuesday with a ceremony in the place where the legendary Commander of the Rebel Army carried out his last combat against forces of the Fulgencio Batista dictatorship.
Raul Receives ECLAC Executive Secretary
Army General Raul Castro, President of the councils of State and Ministers, received the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Alicia Barcenas (CEPAL), who is on a working visit to Cuba.
Majority Condemnation at the U.N. against Blockade of Cuba
The blockade, the criminal policy implemented by the United States against Cuba for over five decades now, received on Tuesday a majority condemnation of the United Nations General Assembly.
First VP Diaz-Canel Receives ECLAC Executive Secretary
Miguel Diaz-Canel, First Vice-president of the councils of State and Ministers, received Alicia Barcenas, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), who is on a working visit to Cuba.
Cuban Government Session Considers Actions to Boost Economic Update
Cuban President Raul Castro presided over a session of the Council of Ministers on Friday, which considered and adopted policies and measures related to the update of the country´s economic model.
Cuba Announces New Air Connections for Winter Season
Tourism Ministry's Communication director Dalila Gonzalez announced in Havana a list of new air connections to Cuba during the winter or high-tourist season, which will favor an increase of trips to the island.
Cubana Airlines: New Routes Starting from Winter Season
New air routes will be available starting from the high (winter season) of Cuban tourism (November-April), pointed out on Friday authorities of the island's tourist sector.
UNICEF Praises Cuban "Educate your Child" Program
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) praised on Friday in this capital the Cuban Program "Educa a tu Hijo" (Educate your Child) for contributing to the comprehensive development of children and adolescents.
US Anti-Cuba Policy will never Crush the Brave Spirit of the Cuban People
A declaration approved on Thursday by a Cuban Parliamentary Hearing against the US economic, commercial and financial blockade of the island stresses that the Cuban people will never surrender despite that economic war.
Coral Reefs Bring US and Cuban Experts Together
US directives with the Florida Aquarium paid a working visit this week to Cuba to consider joint efforts with the island´s National Aquarium in the research on coral reefs.
Spanish Foreign Minister to Visit Cuba
Spain´s Foreign minister Jose Garcia-Margallo announced that he is planning to visit Cuba before the end of this year.